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For those of you looking to join
the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster program is your
first step leadership level in the PADI System of diver education.
This rating denotes you as a
person who: 
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Has a high level of personal
diving skill.
- Has instructor level knowledge
of diving theory.
- Has had significant training
in how to assist an instructor during training activities.
- Is able to assume appropriate
responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.
In other words, you’re the
cream of the crop and we want you!
As you may know, many PADI
Divemasters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience
you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and
attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator. To help shape you
into a Dive Professional, PADI has developed the PADI Divemaster Crew-Pak and
various other material.
As a PADI Divemaster, you'll be
qualified to:
- Organize, conduct and
supervise recreational diving activities, both land and boat based.
- Assist PADI Instructors in
conducting PADI Diver programs.
To qualify for PADI Divemaster
training, you'll need to:
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Be certified as a PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver (or equivalent). |
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Be certified as a PADI Rescue
Diver (or equivalent). |
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Have logged a minimum of
20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and
completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in
night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster. |
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Be at least 18 years old. |
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Be in good physical
condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a
physician. |
You’ll complete three phases in
the PADI Divemaster program:
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Watermanship and skills
assessment |
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Watermanship and stamina |
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General diving skills |
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| 2. |
Knowledge Development |
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Diving physics |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving skills and
environment |
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Supervising students in
training |
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Dive management and
control |
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Dive planning |
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Emergency assistance plan
for Diving emergencies in the local area |
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Mapping a local open water
site |
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Practical Application |
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This involves training
activities using various structured training sessions, simulated
scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI programs. These
training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an
instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving
activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide. |
As a PADI Divemaster you'll be
able to:
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Act as certified
instructional assistant to PADI Instructors. |
| 2. |
Supervise participants in
PADI experience programs for uncertified divers. |
| 3. |
Generally supervise both
training and no training related diving activities by planning,
organizing and directing dives. |
| 4. |
Teach and certify PADI
Skin Divers |
| 5. |
Conduct the PADI Scuba
Review program for certified divers. |
| 6. |
Enroll in PADI Instructor
level training |
Upon successfully completing the
PADI Divemaster program, you’ll receive a certification card and wall
certificate denoting this rating. You’ll also become a member of PADI and
receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability
insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities).
Here’s your chance to share
your love of diving with others.
Call to set up your internship 262-652-9399
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